Monica Posey
Gray Court
Summary
Diligent professional with many years of experience maintaining seamless business operations. Smoothly administers budgets, trains staff and monitors procedures to maximize efficiency and balance objectives with operational requirements. Exceptional skills in inventory management, loss prevention, and vendor negotiation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Showroom Manager
Rick’s Lighting
Charleston
09.2008 - 05.2016
- Managed daily showroom operations and team activities to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Trained staff on product knowledge and effective sales techniques for improved performance.
- Developed visual merchandising strategies to highlight featured lighting products attractively.
- Coordinated inventory management processes to ensure optimal stock levels and organization.
- Oversaw showroom layout updates to create engaging and functional display areas.
- Kept showroom clean and maintained neat, orderly product displays to deliver professional appearance to guests.
- Assisted with picking out light fixtures and flooring for showroom.
- Performed weekly audits of stock levels, pricing accuracy, and display standards.
Store Manager
Gallery of Lighting
Anderson
08.2000 - 08.2008
- Managed daily operations of the lighting retail store.
- Trained and mentored staff on product knowledge and customer service.
- Oversaw inventory management and ensured product availability.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
Education
Business Administration And Management
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC 06.1978 - 06.1980
Hillcrest High School
Simpsonville, SCSkills
- Visual merchandising
- Inventory management
- Customer relationship management
- Cash handling
- Financial recordkeeping
- Budgeting and finance
- Performance analysis
- Process improvement
- Staff training
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Event planning
Timeline
Showroom Manager
Rick’s Lighting
09.2008 - 05.2016
Store Manager
Gallery of Lighting
08.2000 - 08.2008
Business Administration And Management
Greenville Technical College
06.1978 - 06.1980
Hillcrest High School